- 1 Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid: A nerve test at El Sadar
- 2 Osasuna are out to cause a stir
- 3 Atletico Madrid need to stop the bleeding
- 4 Probable lineups
- 5 Football prediction Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid
- 6 Before anything else, a word on our tips
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information moves fast
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the visuals
Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid: A nerve test at El Sadar 
Osasuna host Atletico Madrid with the two sides coming in with completely different goals. The hosts are cruising in mid-table, while the visitors are under huge pressure to lock down a Champions League place. One side can play with freedom; the other is carrying the sort of doubt that can turn a big club into a nervous wreck. El Sadar should be bouncing.
Osasuna are out to cause a stir 
You have to say Osasuna’s season has been a real success. Alessio Lisci has led them to a surprising 10th place, miles away from the relegation scrap many expected at the start of the campaign. Their main strength has been a rock-solid home record, with nine wins already on the board. Even so, they come in off a frustrating run after two straight defeats, including a gut-punch late loss to Levante.
The target now is to rediscover the defensive discipline that has made them so hard to beat in front of their own fans. Osasuna have enough about them to rattle the bigger sides, as they showed in a recent win over Sevilla. Finishing in the top half would be a fine reward. They will also fancy their chances against an Atletico side short on confidence. Don’t expect any favours from the home team.
Atletico Madrid need to stop the bleeding 
At the other end, the mood is far heavier around Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone has watched his side stall badly after their Champions League semi-final exit to Arsenal. Atletico are still fourth, but nothing is guaranteed yet. The real worry is their away record: seven defeats already this season.
They are also on the back of two straight losses without scoring a goal, which is pretty strange for a squad of this quality. Their lack of attacking spark is starting to hurt on the road. Simeone will want an instant response so the season does not end in a mess of tension. Historically, Atletico have usually done fairly well in Pamplona, but the current form does not exactly scream confidence. They need to rediscover their bite if they want the three points. For Atletico, this is a night for redemption.
Probable lineups
Osasuna : Fernandez ; Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones ; Moncayola, Munoz ; Garcia, Oroz, Moro ; Budimir
Atletico Madrid : Oblak ; Ruggeri, Hancko, Lenglet, Pubill ; Lookman, Baena, Koke, Llorente ; Sorloth, Griezmann
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Football prediction Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid
under 2.5 goals
This has all the makings of a tight, tactical game. Both sides have been struggling for end product in front of goal, and the stakes could easily outweigh the football. The home side will look to shut it down and avoid a third straight defeat.
On the other side, Simeone’s Colchoneros, true to form, will first try to get their defensive shape back after recent setbacks. Expect tension, not open football, with little room to work in behind. That said, the individual quality of Griezmann or Lookman could still decide it on a flash of inspiration. We are backing a scrappy contest with very few goals.
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